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John LaFarge (1835-1910) was one of America’s gr

John LaFarge (1835-1910) was one of America’s greatest 19th-century artists: painter, pioneer of American stained glass (and competitor of Louis Comfort Tiffany, also at Green-Wood), and a great designer of mosaics. Following his death on November 14, 1910, LaFarge was interred in his family’s mausoleum, a beautiful mix of materials: brownstone, slate, and pink granite columns. 📸 The LaFarge Family Mausoleum, at right in this circa 1865 photograph via the Royal Institute of British Architects Library @riba #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery #brooklyn

Death. File it under “things you’re not meant

Death. File it under “things you’re not meant to talk about in ‘polite’ society.” We’re breaking that taboo with our ongoing Death Education programming, our free events aimed at demystifying a wide range of topics relating to end of life. See what we mean by attending one of our upcoming events this month. To register for any or all, visit our link in bio.GRIEVING & WEAVINGTONIGHT — November 13th at 6:30pmJoin us as we bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of crafting.LIGHTS, CAMERA, LEGACY: FILMING FAMILY STORIESSaturday, November 16th, at 2:00pmCapturing the essence of your loved ones in videos is a precious gift. Led by Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Elyse Neiman Seiter, this evening will explore the craft of creating compelling home videos and interviews that preserve your family's legacy for future.VISUAL OBITUARIESMonday, November 18th, at 6:30pmDeath literacy advocate Dr. Jill Greenbaum will explore how photographs, papers, fabrics, and cherished objects can be brought together to tell compelling narratives of our lives.DEATH CAFÉWednesday, November 27th, at 6:15pmCome together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death.And more beyond November! Visit our link in bio for the full calendar of Death Education programming. 📸 Photos by Mengwen Cao for NPR’s “A death educator and a knitter walk into a cemetery — it's ‘Grieving & Weaving,’” August 17, 2024 #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

Today we offer our deepest gratitude to all vetera

Today we offer our deepest gratitude to all veterans—past and present—and their families. Thank you. For those intending to spend #VeteransDay at Green-Wood, a reminder of our current seasonal hours:📍 MAIN ENTRANCE (Fifth Avenue and 25th Street)November 3, 2024, through spring 2025Open 8am-5pm to vehicles and pedestrians📍 SUNSET PARK ENTRANCE (Fourth Avenue and 35th Street)November 3, 2024, through spring 2025Open to pedestrians 8am-5pm dailyOpen to vehicles 8am-4pm daily📍 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY ENTRANCE (Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place)November 3, 2024, through spring 2025Open to pedestrians 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday & SundayOpen to vehicles 8am-4pm Saturday & Sunday📍 PROSPECT PARK WEST ENTRANCE (Prospect Park West and 20th Street)November 3, 2024, through spring 2025Open to pedestrians 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday & SundayOpen to vehicles 8am-4pm Saturday & SundayWe remind you to always exit the premises at least ten minutes before the stated closing time, as the gates are closed and locked promptly on the hour. If you find yourself locked in after hours, please contact security at 347-865-4816. #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

#OnThisDay in 1854, at the age of 117 years, 3 mon

#OnThisDay in 1854, at the age of 117 years, 3 months, and 16 days (!!!) Sara Kairns (1737-1854) died. 169 years later, she still holds the distinction of being the oldest person ever interred at Green-Wood. In the nineteenth-century, the lot where Kairns and her four sisters are interred (all lived to be over 100 years old) was referred to as the “Old Maid’s Plot” (at least according to an 1879 tour booklet), revealing of the sexism of the time. Sarah’s gravestone is inscribed “gave birth to twenty-two children and retained her sprightliness to the last” and is located in Lot 86 98, Section 50. 📸 @brooklyn_conservator #greenwoodcemetery #historicgreenwood

Photo Credits (From top, left to right, approximate, excluding thumbnails): Membership by Walter Wlodarczyk, School Programs by Ben Hider, Arboretum by Art Presson, Newsletter by Art Presson, Services by Sara Evans